Mindful of the National Federation of WI’s current campaign “Bystanders can be Lifesavers”, calling on WI members to work together to increase public confidence and training in the delivery of CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and to work with local organisations to help improve access to defibrillators in their communities, members of Read more
The Women’s Institute (WI) is the largest women’s voluntary organisation in the UK with about 180,00 members. The WI gives members the opportunity to learn something they didn’t know or couldn’t do before. It gives the opportunity to make new friends, share interests, learn new skills and have fun. The Read more
The uncertain weather prompted the walking group to cancel their proposed walk across the fields to Drayton. But nothing daunted, they set out on an alternative walk in Abingdon. “Following a late change of plans we managed to dodge the showers today. We enjoyed exploring the beautiful gardens at St Read more
The Jubilee Group meeting on 28th April at Drayton Village Hall was called “Pandemonium entertains” and that is exactly what the popular Wantage folk band did, and a good time was had by all. The Jubilee Group is formed of local WI’s, including Abingdon Fitzharrys, who organise a meeting together Read more
The walking group got off to a great start with a lovely gentle walk around Radley Lakes followed by a welcome cuppa & yummy cake at Wells Café – much enjoyed by all! Our next walk is on Wednesday 13 May at 11am when we shall be walking from Abingdon Read more
May blossom. A big welcome to Susan, Julie and Pat who all joined last month. We now have 55 members. I am trying hard to learn all the names. Please chat to a new face! This is a lovely time of the year when nature is renewing itself. Share the Read more
April 2026 Here comes the sun? What a busy AGM we had! Once again, thank you for re-electing me as your President. I hope some of you did learn a bit about ACWW. I have sent out a link provided by Jane Finnerty with much more information should you wish Read more
Abingdon Fitzharrys Craft Group meet once a month on a Friday afternoon at Northcourt Centre. They recently had a session with a tutor, Helen Cooper, who showed them how to work with fused glass. They had a lot of fun and were justifiably delighted with the results. The following photographs Read more
There was an upbeat and well attended Annual General Meeting for Abingdon Fitzharrys WI on 11 March. A new committee was elected with some old and some new faces. The treasurer’s statement on the year’s finances was encouraging. The secretary delivered a fascinating report on all the numerous and various Read more
March 2026 First day of Spring this Sunday! Here’s to the next big WI Birthday – 60 years and still growing! A huge thank you for all help, donations, and much more to make it such a memorable event. We pulled out all the stops and it worked. Special thank Read more